Animal Ark Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Kittens in the Kitchen |
1994 |
Buy |
| Pony on the Porch |
1994 |
Buy |
| Puppies in the Pantry |
1994 |
Buy |
| Goat in the Garden |
1994 |
Buy |
| Hedgehogs in the Hall |
1994 |
Buy |
| Badger in the Basement |
1994 |
Buy |
| Cub in the Cupboard |
1994 |
Buy |
| Piglet in a Playpen |
1994 |
Buy |
| Owl in the Office |
1995 |
Buy |
| Lamb in the Laundry |
1995 |
Buy |
| Bunnies in the Bathroom |
1995 |
Buy |
| Donkey on the Doorstep |
1995 |
Buy |
| Hamster in a Hamper / Hamster in a Handbasket |
1996 |
Buy |
| Goose on the Loose |
1996 |
Buy |
| Calf in the Cottage |
1996 |
Buy |
| Koalas in a Crisis |
1996 |
Buy |
| Wombat in the Wild |
1996 |
Buy |
| Roo on the Rock |
1996 |
Buy |
| Squirrels in the School |
1997 |
Buy |
| Guinea Pig in the Garage |
1997 |
Buy |
| Fawn in the Forest |
1997 |
Buy |
| Shetland in the Shed |
1997 |
Buy |
| Swan in the Swim |
1997 |
Buy |
| Lion by the Lake |
1997 |
Buy |
| Elephants in the East |
1997 |
Buy |
| Monkeys on the Mountain |
1997 |
Buy |
| Foals in the Field |
1997 |
Buy |
| Dog at the Door |
1997 |
Buy |
| Sheep at the Show |
1998 |
Buy |
| Racoons on the Roof |
1998 |
Buy |
| Dolphin in the Deep |
1998 |
Buy |
| Bears in the Barn |
1998 |
Buy |
| Otter in the Outhouse |
1998 |
Buy |
| Whale in the Waves |
1998 |
Buy |
| Hound at the Hospital |
1998 |
Buy |
| Rabbits on the Run |
1998 |
Buy |
| Horse in the House |
1998 |
Buy |
| Panda in the Park |
1999 |
Buy |
| Tiger on the Track |
1999 |
Buy |
| Gorilla in the Glade |
1999 |
Buy |
| Tabby in the Tub |
1999 |
Buy |
| Chinchilla Up the Chimney |
1999 |
Buy |
| Puppy in a Puddle |
1999 |
Buy |
| Leopard at the Lodge |
2000 |
Buy |
| Giraffe in a Jam |
2000 |
Buy |
| Hippo in a Hole |
2000 |
Buy |
| Foxes on the Farm |
2000 |
Buy |
| Badgers by the Bridge |
2000 |
Buy |
| Deer on the Drive |
2000 |
Buy |
| Animals in the Ark |
2001 |
Buy |
| Mare in the Meadow |
2001 |
Buy |
| Cats in the Caravan / Cats at the Campground |
2001 |
Buy |
| Polar Bears on the Path |
2002 |
Buy |
| Seals on the Sled |
2002 |
Buy |
| Husky in a Hut |
2002 |
Buy |
| Beagle in a Basket |
2002 |
Buy |
| Bunny on a Barge |
2002 |
Buy |
| Guinea Pigs in the Greenhouse |
2002 |
Buy |
| Dalmatian in the Dales |
2002 |
Buy |
| Lambs in the Lane |
2003 |
Buy |
| Labrador on the Lawn |
2003 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Hauntings Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Stallion in the Storm |
1999 |
Buy |
| Cat in the Crypt |
1999 |
Buy |
| Dog in the Dungeon |
1999 |
Buy |
| Colt in the Cave |
2000 |
Buy |
| Hound on the Heath |
2000 |
Buy |
| Wolf at the Window |
2000 |
Buy |
| Foal in the Fog |
2001 |
Buy |
| Deer in the Darkness |
2001 |
Buy |
| Cats in the Castle |
2001 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Hauntings Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Stallion in the Storm |
1999 |
Buy |
| Cat in the Crypt |
1999 |
Buy |
| Dog in the Dungeon |
1999 |
Buy |
| Colt in the Cave |
2000 |
Buy |
| Hound on the Heath |
2000 |
Buy |
| Wolf at the Window |
2000 |
Buy |
| Foal in the Fog |
2001 |
Buy |
| Deer in the Darkness |
2001 |
Buy |
| Cats in the Castle |
2001 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Holiday Special Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Sheepdog in the Snow |
1995 |
Buy |
| Seal on the Shore |
1997 |
Buy |
| Fox in the Frost |
1997 |
Buy |
| Hamster in the Holly |
1998 |
Buy |
| Ponies at the Point |
1998 |
Buy |
| Pony in the Post / Pony in a Package |
1999 |
Buy |
| Pigs at the Picnic |
1999 |
Buy |
| Pup at the Palace |
2000 |
Buy |
| Mouse in the Mistletoe |
2000 |
Buy |
| Porpoise in the Pool |
2001 |
Buy |
| Terrier in the Tinsel |
2001 |
Buy |
| Stallion in the Stable |
2002 |
Buy |
| Cat in the Candlelight |
2002 |
Buy |
| Kitten Kisses |
2002 |
Buy |
| Racehorse in the Rain |
2003 |
Buy |
| Siamese in the Sun |
2003 |
Buy |
| Kitten in the Cold |
2005 |
Buy |
| Mustang in the Mist |
2007 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Holiday Treasury Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Animal Ark Treasury |
2000 |
Buy |
| Dalmatian in the Daisies |
2003 |
Buy |
| Bunny in a Basket |
2004 |
Buy |
| Puppy in a Present |
2004 |
Buy |
| Labrador on the Lawn |
2005 |
Buy |
| Collie with a Card |
2005 |
Buy |
| Husky with a Heart |
2005 |
Buy |
| Beagle in a Backpack |
2005 |
Buy |
| Racehorse in the Rain |
2005 |
Buy |
| Pony in a Pumpkin Patch |
2006 |
Buy |
| Kitten in the Candy Corn |
2006 |
Buy |
| Stallion in Spooky Hollow |
2007 |
Buy |
| Tabby Under the Tree |
2007 |
Buy |
| Kitty in the Candy Hearts |
2007 |
Buy |
| Spaniel in a Stocking |
2007 |
Buy |
| Corgi in the Cupcakes |
2008 |
Buy |
| Labrador in the Leaves |
2008 |
Buy |
| Poodle in the Pansies |
2008 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Pets Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| Puppy Puzzle |
1996 |
Buy |
| Kitten Crowd |
1996 |
Buy |
| Rabbit Race |
1996 |
Buy |
| Hamster Hotel |
1996 |
Buy |
| Mouse Magic |
1996 |
Buy |
| Chick Challenge |
1996 |
Buy |
| Guinea Pig Gang |
1996 |
Buy |
| Pony Parade |
1997 |
Buy |
| Gerbil Genius |
1998 |
Buy |
| Duckling Diary |
1998 |
Buy |
| Lamb Lessons |
1998 |
Buy |
| Doggy Dare |
1998 |
Buy |
| Cat Crazy |
1998 |
Buy |
| Pet’s Party |
1998 |
Buy |
| Hedgehog Home |
1999 |
Buy |
| Frog Friends |
1999 |
Buy |
| Bunny Bonanza |
1999 |
Buy |
| Ferret Fun |
1999 |
Buy |
| Rat Riddle |
1999 |
Buy |
| Cat’s Cradle |
1999 |
Buy |
| Piglet Pranks |
2000 |
Buy |
| Spaniel Surprise |
2000 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Pets Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Puppy Puzzle |
1996 |
Buy |
| Kitten Crowd |
1996 |
Buy |
| Rabbit Race |
1996 |
Buy |
| Hamster Hotel |
1996 |
Buy |
| Mouse Magic |
1996 |
Buy |
| Chick Challenge |
1996 |
Buy |
| Guinea Pig Gang |
1996 |
Buy |
| Pony Parade |
1997 |
Buy |
| Gerbil Genius |
1998 |
Buy |
| Duckling Diary |
1998 |
Buy |
| Lamb Lessons |
1998 |
Buy |
| Doggy Dare |
1998 |
Buy |
| Cat Crazy |
1998 |
Buy |
| Pet’s Party |
1998 |
Buy |
| Hedgehog Home |
1999 |
Buy |
| Frog Friends |
1999 |
Buy |
| Bunny Bonanza |
1999 |
Buy |
| Ferret Fun |
1999 |
Buy |
| Rat Riddle |
1999 |
Buy |
| Cat’s Cradle |
1999 |
Buy |
| Piglet Pranks |
2000 |
Buy |
| Spaniel Surprise |
2000 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Pets Holiday Special#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Foal Frolics |
1999 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Pets Holiday Special#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Foal Frolics |
1999 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Pets Summer Shows Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Horse Hero |
2002 |
Buy |
| Calf Capers |
2002 |
Buy |
Animal Ark Pets Summer Shows Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Horse Hero |
2002 |
Buy |
| Calf Capers |
2002 |
Buy |
Little Animal Ark Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Playful Puppy |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Midnight Mouse |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Curious Kitten |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Brave Bunny |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Happy Hamster |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Lucky Lamb |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Happy Hamster and Other Stories |
2005 |
Buy |
| The Party Pony |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Cheeky Chick |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Clever Cat |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Proud Piglet |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Fearless Fox |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Friendly Foal |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Little Animal Ark |
2009 |
Buy |
Little Animal Ark Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Playful Puppy |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Midnight Mouse |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Curious Kitten |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Brave Bunny |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Happy Hamster |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Lucky Lamb |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Happy Hamster and Other Stories |
2005 |
Buy |
| The Party Pony |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Cheeky Chick |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Clever Cat |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Proud Piglet |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Fearless Fox |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Friendly Foal |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Little Animal Ark |
2009 |
Buy |
New Animal Ark Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Kitten Rescue |
2018 |
Buy |
| Bunny Trouble |
2018 |
Buy |
| Fox Cub Danger |
2018 |
Buy |
| Puppy in Peril |
2018 |
Buy |
| Doggy Drama |
2019 |
Buy |
| Runaway Hamster |
2019 |
Buy |
| Guinea Pig Superstar |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Lonely Pony |
2019 |
Buy |
| Lost Kitten |
2019 |
Buy |
| Llama on the Loose |
2019 |
Buy |
| Puppy Problem |
2020 |
Buy |
| Owl All Alone |
2020 |
Buy |
Animal Ark is one of the most prolific children’s book series of the last three decades, with over 200 titles published since 1994. The books follow young protagonists who help animals in trouble, from everyday pets to exotic wildlife. Originally published under the pen name Lucy Daniels, the series is produced by Working Partners, a book packaging company that coordinates multiple ghostwriters.
The franchise includes the main Animal Ark series (61 books), along with numerous spin-offs: Animal Ark Pets focuses on smaller domestic animals, Animal Ark Hauntings adds a supernatural element, Little Animal Ark targets younger readers, and the Holiday Special and Holiday Treasury lines offer seasonal stories. New Animal Ark (2018-2020) relaunched the concept for a new generation of readers.
Each book follows a simple, appealing formula: a young person encounters an animal in need, works to understand the problem, and helps find a solution. The combination of relatable characters, animal facts, and satisfying resolutions has kept the series popular with early readers for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Animal Ark written?
Animal Ark has written 139 books across 8 series.
What was Animal Ark's first book?
Animal Ark’s first book is Badger in the Basement, published in 1994.
Who writes the Animal Ark books?
The Animal Ark books are published under the house name Lucy Daniels, with various ghostwriters contributing titles through the Working Partners book packaging company.